When I was growing up, I knew only one child in my circle of friends who was challenged with a food allergy. Viktoria Lazar was allergic to strawberries. That was it.Many years later, with nieces and nephews of my own, my siblings and friends would speak of forms for Daisy Scouts asking about food allergies, birthday invites asking about food allergies, pot-luck parties ... Continue Reading

Food experts are enlightening us almost weekly on the crazy amounts of chemicals and toxic substances found in the foods we eat. Fortunately for us, they are also choosing to provide us with more and better information on making healthier choices. There a many experts – scientists, health care professionals and food producers – who simply steer completely clear of many of the ... Continue Reading